Plain block walls in the yard
A gray block wall along a patio or property line is one of the easiest places to add stone, since it's solid masonry. We still check it's clean and sound before setting anything.
Stone veneer installation in Chino CA - stone set on a wall that's ready for it
Tired of a plain or patched wall? We check what's underneath first, then set natural or manufactured stone that bonds and looks right.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What stone veneer is and what drives the job
Stone veneer installation in Chino puts a layer of natural thin stone or manufactured stone over an existing wall, set in mortar so it bonds to the wall behind it and gives your house or yard the look of solid stone.
Most calls start with a plain block wall, a dated house front or a fireplace someone's tired of looking at. The price comes down to how much wall there is, whether you pick natural or manufactured stone, how many corners and edges need cut pieces, and what the wall needs before stone can go on it. The schedule turns on that same prep, on the weather, since fresh stone work has to be kept from drying too fast in summer heat and protected in the cold, and on any city inspections. Your own figure comes from the estimate, once I've seen the wall.
I look at the wall myself
I come out to look at the job and write the estimate, so the person pricing your stone is the one checking the wall it'll be set on.
Our own crew, checked as it goes
Our own crew sets the stone, and I check on the work as it goes, because a wall that looks fine at the end can still hide a rushed bond behind it.
Repairs come before the stone
We've been at this since 2017 and we're best known for repairs like cracked walls and worn joints, so if your wall needs fixing, we fix it first instead of hiding it under stone.
How we set stone veneer on your wall
I check the wall underneath before any stone goes on, because veneer is only as good as what it's set on and how carefully it's put up. On brick, block or concrete, I'm looking for cracks, loose spots, paint and sealers, and we repair or clean whatever needs it. On a framed wall, we put up the backing and moisture barrier the stone needs before any mortar goes on. Then our crew lays the stone out on the ground to mix the colors and sizes, sets each piece in mortar, fills the joints and shapes them smooth, and cleans up when the wall's done.
Sometimes the wall you want covered isn't built yet. We put up concrete block walls for yards, planters and property lines that take stone well, and on additions or raised floors we handle foundation block wall installation, so the block under the stone is work we laid and know.
Places stone veneer works well at home
The lower front of the house
Stone along the bottom of a stucco or framed front wall dresses up the entry without covering the whole house, and on framed walls the backing behind it matters as much as the stone.
Fireplace surrounds
A dated brick or painted fireplace can take a stone face that changes the look of the whole room, and we look at what's under the old finish before we plan the stone.
Columns, planters and outdoor builds
Gate pillars, mailbox posts, planters and outdoor kitchen bases all take veneer well, and building the base and the stone together means we know exactly what the stone is sitting on.
Get a free on-site estimate for your stone
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I'll come out, look at your wall and write the estimate, free and with no obligation.
Have photos of the wall ready
A few photos of the whole wall and any cracks, flaking or loose spots help me see what I'm walking into, so the visit goes straight to the questions that matter.
Tell us what the wall is
Let us know if it's wood-framed, masonry or concrete, because that decides what goes behind the stone and how much weight the wall should carry.
Nearby cities are welcome
We're based in Chino and work in the cities around it, including the ones on our city pages. If yours isn't listed, give us a call and ask.
Masonry and stone finish examples
These photos show stone shapes, colors, joint styles and wall layouts you can point to when we talk through your own wall.
Questions about stone veneer in Chino
Straight answers on choosing stone, prepping your wall, cost near Chino and the city steps that can come with the job.
Should I pick natural or manufactured stone veneer for my house?
Pick natural for real variation from stone to stone, and manufactured for even color across a big wall. One publisher's guide puts natural thin veneer at 10 to 15 lbs per square foot and manufactured at 6 to 9, and points owners of existing wood-framed houses with strict load limits toward manufactured, which it calls budget-friendly. We'll look at your wall before you decide.
Can stone veneer go over my existing wall?
Usually, if the wall is sound. Trade guidance says manufactured stone shouldn't go over a deteriorating or unsound wall, or over EIFS, a foam board with a stucco-like finish. Brick, block and concrete must also be clean, free of paint, dirt and waterproofing, and able to soak up water so the mortar bonds. Tell me about a worn wall or EIFS at the first visit.
How do I choose a stone veneer installer in Chino?
Choose for care in the setting as much as for the stone, because trade guidance says that when manufactured stone performs poorly, the installation work itself tends to be the main cause. California's state licensing board describes a masonry contractor as one who installs natural and manufactured stone. We're licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How much does stone veneer installation cost near Chino?
Stone veneer installation in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro area usually costs about $2,700 to $10,700 per job. That's the area's usual range for the work, not our price. Where your job lands comes down to the size, the stone and the prep covered above, and the estimate gives you your own figure.
Do I need a permit to add stone veneer to my house in Chino?
We'll find out by checking with Chino's Building Division before we start, since it issues building permits and reviews plans. If your job needs one, we apply through the city's permit portal and plan the work around inspections. The city's design criteria list Chino as Seismic Zone D, a rating used in earthquake design.
How do I book a building inspection in Chino?
Request one through the city's building page with its Request an Inspection Form, or call 909-334-3252, and calls before 3 pm get a next day inspection. The city's inspectors cover homes as well as commercial buildings. When we handle the permit on your stone job, we plan the work around those inspections.
Talk to us about your stone wall
Call (909) 479-6261 any day of the week, from early morning into the evening, or use the form to tell us about your wall.